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HB 981 Failed

Criminal cases; prosecutorial misconduct, reasonable costs and attorney fees.

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Criminal cases; prosecutorial misconduct; reasonable costs and attorney fees. Entitles a defendant to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees when a criminal case against him is dismissed and it is discovered that prosecutorial misconduct was present or an abuse of process occurred in such case.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Feb 2, 2026 — Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 6-N)
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled